242 Malden Place, Staten Island, NY 10306

The two-story, 40-unit garden-style building at 242 Malden Place in Oakwood, owned by David Malek, has experienced several concerning issues in recent months, most notably related to indoor air quality, with multiple DOHMH complaints in 2025 indicating problems. Between February and April 2025, the building had documented violations including heat and hot water issues in multiple apartments, with emergency complaints filed.

Residents reported various maintenance problems including mold (verified by HPD inspection), plaster and paint issues affecting walls and ceilings, and unsanitary conditions with pest infestations. The building has a history of heat and water-related problems, as evidenced by multiple HPD violations and inspections.

An inspection in May 2024 revealed several issues in apartment A78, including mold, water leaks, broken tiles, and problems with bathroom fixtures, for which violations were subsequently certified. The building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs and rodent inspections, with no infestations reported in the last five years and passing results on rodent inspections in 2011, 2016, and 2021, though there was one failed inspection in July 2011. The property management has been responsive to most complaints, with many cases being closed after inspections and violations being issued where appropriate, though there were some instances in February 2025 where inspectors were unable to gain access to the affected units.